2007-07-27 15:37:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In most departments here. An officer has one court day a month. So all the tickets he writes are for that day. So he just shows up that day and everything is covered.
So they plan training, days off, ect. Around that and they almost always show up. If something comes up that is unavoidable. The court knows about it ahead of time and continuances are issued
And to Sami, I've taken many felons to jail that I have come into contact with during car stops. Don't blame the police because you get caught breaking the law.
2007-07-27 15:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Tom and Kyle. Sometimes they got other things to do. My husband got a ticket for like 3 traffic infractions and a felony all when he was driving and he just went to court and the officer was not there. It was quick, just him and the judge. The judge only asked how he pleads and he said guilty so only paid a fine. It was all done in no time. In California theyre not always there. If they were there would be a whole lot more police cars outside.
2007-07-27 15:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I show every time. My department sends out a memo to officers for court dates. The court then becomes your place of duty for the day. If you are not there it's the same as not showing for work. If it falls on your day off you get paid the overtime. If you are going to be taking vacation, we are required to send a memo to the courts to let them know in advance that way they will not schedule any court dates for you during your vacation.
2007-07-27 22:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by thanson73 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Often when it comes to D-Day and they have to appear or a default judgment against them would be heard. Expect to show up a couple of time for Court for odd reason like the "Court Postponed the Matter" as they had more pressing issued to address and did not have time to hear you case, which, surprisingly, co-incited with YOUR case.
2007-07-28 04:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in VA they usually dont show so its a good chance you'll get off. I've had A LOT of pple get off and I have never tried it myself because I i figured i might as well pay it since if i miss a day of work i'll lose more. Sad... Cops dont wanna catch killers but they'll give ya a ticket for driving 35 in a 25. Its not like you're not paying attention...geeze
2007-07-27 15:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by sami 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Almoist never here in NY unless you request a bill of particulars and a trial.
2007-07-27 15:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tom K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One word: Overtime
2007-07-27 17:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never not showed uip for a case felony or misdemeanor
2007-07-27 21:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by the b-i-s-h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, pretty much all the time here.
2007-07-27 15:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Lizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time, unless there is a very high alert incident going on at that time.
2007-07-27 15:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by Kyle 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋